Tooling Design and CAD Engineer

Intec Recruitment Services Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering company in Farnborough is seeking a skilled Tooling Design and CAD Engineer for a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include designing production tooling and generating CAD models while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in tooling design within aerospace, a strong knowledge of CAD software, and excellent collaboration skills. This site-based role requires clearance and offers a standard working pattern of 37.5 hours per week.

Benefits

Tools and software provided

Onboarding support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tooling design within aerospace or precision engineering.
• Eligibility to work in the UK; clearance will be needed.
• Familiar with AS9100 standards and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design production tooling such as jigs and fixtures.
• Generate detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD.
• Collaborate with various teams for tooling trials and validation.

Skills

5+ Years in tooling design and CAD

Strong knowledge of CAD software

Aerospace manufacturing processes

GD&T and engineering drawings

Communication and problem-solving

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client, a leading aerospace engineering company, is looking to engage a skilled Tooling Design and CAD Engineer on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will support tooling development and CAD design activities for aircraft structures and components, working within a high-performing manufacturing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop production tooling: jigs, fixtures, assembly aids, and handling equipment.
Generate detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using CATIA V5/V6, NX, or SolidWorks.
Ensure tooling designs align with manufacturing, quality, and safety standards.
Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and DFM/DFA principles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Production, and Quality Engineering.
Support tooling trials, validation, and troubleshooting on the shop floor.
Maintain accurate technical documentation and design records in accordance with AS9100 standards.

Essential Skills & Experience:

5 + Years, Proven experience in tooling design and CAD within the aerospace or precision engineering sector.
Strong working knowledge of CAD software (CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, or SolidWorks).
Familiar with aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and assembly techniques.
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and industry standards.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills.
Eligibility to work in UK; clearance will be required for this role.

Desirable:

Experience working with composite tooling or metal-forming dies.
Knowledge of PLM systems and digital release processes (e.g., Teamcenter, Enovia).
Previous experience with aerospace OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.

Additional Info:

Contract duration: 6 months
Working pattern: [ 37.5 hours/week, Mon–Fri]
Site-based
Tools/software and onboarding provided by the client